WHY IT RATES: This locally-inspired lifestyle hotel offers fresh programming to Charlotte’s Southpark neighborhood including welcome amenities, nightly tastings, tailored service and more.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer
Hilton and Tara Investments announced today the groundbreaking for Canopy by Hilton Charlotte SouthPark.
Scheduled to open in spring 2020, this is the latest property to break ground for Hilton’s lifestyle brand, which has been redefining the hospitality category since the first Canopy by Hilton opened in 2016.
The 150-room property will provide a new approach to thoughtfully local experiences in SouthPark’s upscale neighborhood.
Situated in the affluent neighborhood of SouthPark, six miles from the core of Uptown Charlotte, Canopy Charlotte SouthPark will be the first Canopy hotel in North Carolina. The area is geographically centered around the 1.8-million-square-foot SouthPark Mall and is one of the largest business districts in Charlotte and the state of North Carolina with over 40,000 employees.
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“We are thrilled to call the SouthPark neighborhood home to the first Canopy in North Carolina,” said Gary Steffen, global head, Canopy by Hilton. “The SouthPark area, characterized by its upscale yet hospitable environment, will be reflected throughout the hotel as a natural extension of the neighborhood, and we are excited to offer guests an energizing, comfortable stay.”
“The Canopy by Hilton Charlotte SouthPark is a deliberate focus on creating a hotel that is elegant and whimsical, filled with locally inspired energy,” said Amit Patel, partner at Tara Investments.
“This lifestyle offering fills our desire to provide the SouthPark traveler and resident with a unique experience that is going to leave them feeling inspired. Whether it be our Veranda, Lounge Terrace, Just Right Room, Canopy Central, The English Garden, or Grand Ballroom, our guests and SouthPark residents will have an experience that is distinctly and uniquely their own.”
Locally-Inspired Design
Once the site of a thriving dairy farm, Canopy Charlotte SouthPark’s design inspiration draws from the heritage of the neighborhood, with millwork finishes, marble countertops and subtle earth tones throughout the property’s interiors. The hotel’s 150 “Just Right” guest rooms include 16suites, featuring handpicked furnishings and artwork to reflect the architectural design of the SouthPark neighborhood.
The hotel will also house an art collection influenced by the local community. Select pieces can be found inside in the lobby, public spaces, and guestrooms from artists such as Becca Barnet, who will be responsible for specializing in site-specific and custom installations and sculptures staying true to Canopy’s localized focus. Additional artwork will be featured from artists Damon Hyldreth, Lauren Shapiro, Shaun Cassidy, Melissa Peterson, and Anita Wolfenden.
Food & Drink from the Neighborhood
The Canopy Central Café and Bar function together, featuring a menu based on fresh, quality products that aims to utilize local and seasonal ingredients. A blend of healthy choices with locally inspired savory and indulgent sweet options will appeal to the modern traveler.
The Canopy brand has created a positive stay experience for guests with the bar program for Canopy Central. Canopy Central will also be open to the SouthPark community, featuring signature-crafted cocktails, a diverse wine selection and local brews to provide an experience that epitomizes SouthPark.
Just-Right Meeting Space
Located on Barclay Downs Drive, Canopy Charlotte SouthPark offers a refined and relaxed Canopy Central, plus extensive meeting and event space with wedding capabilities. Guests will have access to 9,000 total square feet of meeting space, including the Grand Ballroom and smaller breakout rooms that can be easily transformed for team building exercises or intimate settings.
The property features an English Garden inspired event space that can be combined with the Grand Ballroom. In addition to complimentary Wi-Fi, the hotel will offer a Transfer Lounge enabling guests to relax, change clothes and store luggage in lieu of an extended check-out or early arrival.
Ideal for meetings and events, Canopy Charlotte SouthPark is located six miles from Uptown Charlotte. The hotel belongs to a neighborhood considered the luxury shopping destination of the Carolinas.
SouthPark is geographically centered at the intersection of Fairview Road and Sharon Road in the South Central sector of the city and is a valued residential area with luxury custom housing, larger properties with established trees and sidewalks, as well as mixed-use shopping and residential centers.
Surprising Extras
At check-in, guests will receive a welcome gift from the hotel team that represents the SouthPark neighborhood. Additionally, guests will enjoy nightly Evening Tastings in Canopy Central featuring local brews, wine, and spirits. Guests can also tap Canopy Enthusiasts—Canopy’s local experts—for their local know-how such as recommendations on the best restaurants and things to do in the neighborhood.
Canopy Charlotte SouthPark will be the newest property to participate in the brand’s Paws in the Neighborhood initiative, a partnership with Planet Dog, the leading manufacturer of eco-friendly, innovative premium pet products that allows guests to share energizing, comfortable stays with their canines.
Each four-legged guest will receive a Just-Right dog bed and a “Paws in the Neighborhood Welcome Gift” which includes a Planet Dog Orbee ball, a locally-sourced dog treat, dispenser of pickup bags, eco-friendly, fleece-lined leash and collar.
Canopy Charlotte SouthPark will also participate in the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 16 world-class brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, and free standard Wi-Fi.
SOURCE: Hilton press release
